Phrase guide

hare's ear

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A traditional artificial fly imitating an aquatic insect larva, used in fly fishing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of various plants in the genus Bupleurum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: hound's ear

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

The fungus Otidea onotica.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Middle English harys eere, haris heere, hares eres, equivalent to hare's + ear.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ancient Greek: βούπρηστις (boúprēstis) — plant in the genus Bupleurum
  • Welsh: paladr trwyddo — plant in the genus Bupleurum
  • Catalan: orella d'ase — the fungus Otidea onotica
  • German: Eselsohr — the fungus Otidea onotica
  • Welsh: clust ysgyfarnog — the fungus Otidea onotica